Re: painting calipers

["Owen" <mr.peepers@home.com>]

I used the Folia Tec stuff a few years back and it was EXCELLENT.  It
definitely holds up much much better to brake fluid than conventional
paints.  One thing I didn't like was that it is a brush on paint instead of
a spray on,  but it was still easy to get even coats on.  But I picked mine
up when I was in Europe, so it was much cheaper than it is over here now.

  If you can get it, I fully recommend it, weather it's worth the money or
not is your call.


Owen
87 Scirocco 2.0L 16v #38 C-Modified.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/1571

  > The only bad thing about this approach is that brake fluid WILL dissolve
the
> paint. If you spill any when re-mounting or bleeding the calipers, it will
> mar the finish. Fortunately, the bleeding valves are on the back sides of
> the calipers, so you can't see the couple dribbles I got. The FoliaTec may
> be impervious to brake fluid, but I don't know anyone who's tried it yet,
so
> I can't say for sure. $5 vs. $50. You be the judge.
>
> Good luck! If you try the FoliaTec, let us know how it worked out.
> Neal



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